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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Fabrication Checklist .................................................................................................................. 4
Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Tools ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Bumper Design .......................................................................................................................... 5
Bumper Coverage ................................................................................................................... 5
Bumper Height ........................................................................................................................ 5
Bumper Support ...................................................................................................................... 5
Types of Bumpers ................................................................................................................... 6
Types of Corners and Ends .................................................................................................... 8
Material Selection .....................................................................................................................12
Wood Backing........................................................................................................................12
Attachment Hardware ............................................................................................................13
Pool Noodles .........................................................................................................................14
Fabric ....................................................................................................................................15
Numbers ................................................................................................................................18
Bumper Construction ................................................................................................................23
General Tips ..........................................................................................................................23
Folding Fabric ........................................................................................................................26
Step-By-Step Instructions ......................................................................................................28
Swappable Bumper Covers ...................................................................................................30
Quick Fixes for Competition ......................................................................................................33
Fabric ....................................................................................................................................33
Numbers ................................................................................................................................34
Appendix - Bumper Gallery .......................................................................................................35
Numbers ................................................................................................................................35
Hardware ...............................................................................................................................37
Other .....................................................................................................................................41